List of safe herbs & spices for parrots

A healthy, varied and nutritious diet for your parrot includes:

1. A reputable parrot pellet brand
2. Fruits (bird-safe list here)
3. Vegetables (bird-safe list here)
4. Grains (bird-safe list here)
5. Flowers (bird-safe list here)
6. Herbs and spices
7. Sprouts (bird-safe list here)
8. Nuts (occasionally) (bird-safe list here)
9. Seeds (sparingly) (bird-safe list here)

Important notes

• It is recommended to offer your bird a variety of different herbs and spices
• Fresh or dried herbs in this list is safe for birds
• This list of herbs and spices is the entirety of what we know are safe for parrots. If you know about a safe herb or spice that have not been included, please contact us. However please do not contact us asking about other herbs or spices not listed

Alfalfa
Anise (Star anise)		Entire pod and seed is safe for parrots
Barberry Root
Bay leaf
Basil Thai Basil Holy Basil (Tulsi)	Basil  Thai Basil  Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Burdock Root
Celery Root
Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks (True cinnamon)		Powdered or whole Ceylon cinnamon is safe for parrots Cassia/Chinese cinnamon is NOT SAFE because of extremely high levels of coumarin, a blood thinner that is toxic and can cause liver damage or failure.
Chicory root
Cloves
Coriander (Cilantro)		Seeds and leaves are safe
Dandelion leaf		Helps with digestion and liver function and weight loss in overweight birds High in calcium Improves skin and feather quality
Dill
Ginger Root
Horseradish Root
Lemongrass
Lemonbalm
Marjoram
Mint		Calming and soothing herb, great for anxious or plucking birds
Nettle leaf
Oregano		Add oregano to fresh chop to prevent microbial growth
Parsley		Feed moderately as parsley contains oxalic acid Oxalic acid grabs calcium and forms calcium oxalate – the main ingredient in kidney stones
Peppermint		Great for digestive upset
Raspberry leaves		Great for egg bound birds or birds laying eggs
Rosemary
Rooibos leaf
Sage
St. John’s Wort
Thyme
Turmeric